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Reference numberMC/14/235
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Ellis Lever, Erskine House, Colwyn Bay, North Wales, to [Michael] Foster, The Royal Society, Burlington House
Date23 June 1887
DescriptionLever remarks on Foster's letter informing him that the President and Council require more time to consider his proposal, regarding an electric miners lamp. Lever is confident that production could be completed in three months with the support of the Royal Society. Discussion regarding an electric safety lamp.
Extent6p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
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